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Watch this personal testimony from Marcy Dickson and learn how she eliminated all of her ovarian cysts and fibroid naturally within THREE MONTHS!!!!! Before starting Dr Akilah’s fibroids/cysts shrinking program Marcy would experience heavy to moderate bleeding for three weeks. After following the program religiously for two weeks her next period last for only seven days with no pain or bloating. Watch this video to hear more mind blowing testimony from this determined young lady.

Used in the ancient Chinese and Indian systems of medicine, curcumin is a naturally powerful anticancer compound that has been found to decrease brain tumor size in animals by 81 percent in more than 9 studies. A derivative of turmeric, curcumin is the pigment responsible for turmeric’s yellow-orange color. Each 100 grams of turmeric contains around 3 to 5 grams of curcumin, though turmeric is a also very powerful on its own. New studies are shedding light on curcumin, and illuminating its numerous benefits on cancer and other diseases.

Researchers experimenting with curcumin in the treatment of a fatal brain cancer known as glioblastoma (GBMs) published their groundbreaking findings in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry in July. Adding scientific basis to previous findings surrounding the positive effects of curcumin, they showed that the compound dramatically decreased brain tumors in 9 out of the 11 studies examined by 81 percent. Furthermore, there was no evidence of toxicity, whereas chemotherapy and other cancer treatments often result in extreme side effects that are sometimes worse than the actual disease. Curcumin is not only effective against brain cancer, however.

According to a study conducted in 2008 and published in Cancer Prevention Research, curcumin also inhibits the growth and spread of breast cancer cells by directly impacting the function of alpha6beta4 integrin, responsible for cancer progression. Another study, performed in 2010, found that curcumin also has the potential to target cancer stem cells. Following the wave of information of curcumin, researchers who posted their findings in Molecular Pharmacology classified curcumin as a pancreatic cancer cell inhibitor back in 2009. Even more interesting is the fact that in most of these studies the researchers concluded that curcumin may also aid many different types of cancer that were not included in the trials.

While an amazing anticancer substance, studies have also pinpointed curcumin as a tool against more than 572 other diseases. Some of these include, in order of study count: oxidative stress, inflammation, DNA damage, lipid peroxidation, chemically-induced liver disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and liver fibrosis. Curcumin has even been found to influence more than 700 genes, which could explain its link to DNA repair.

Curcumin is an amazing natural compound that has profound effects on cancer and hundreds of other diseases. While it has been widely studied compared to many other nutritional substances, studies are only beginning to recognize the healing effects of curcumin and turmeric.

As a registered dietitian and associate nutrition editor at EatingWell Magazine, I know that herbs and spices do more than simply add flavor to food. They let you cut down on some less-healthy ingredients, such as salt, added sugars and saturated fat, and some have inherent health benefits, many of which Joyce Hendley reported on for EatingWell Magazine.

Modern science is beginning to uncover the ultimate power of spices and herbs, as weapons against illnesses from cancer to Alzheimer’s disease. “We’re now starting to see a scientific basis for why people have been using spices medicinally for thousands of years,” says Bharat Aggarwal, Ph.D., professor at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and author of Healing Spices (Sterling, 2011).

Aggarwal notes that in his native India, where spices tend to be used by the handful, incidence of diet-related diseases like heart disease and cancer have long been low. But when Indians move away and adopt more Westernized eating patterns, their rates of those diseases rise. While researchers usually blame the meatier, fattier nature of Western diets, Aggarwal and other experts believe that herbs and spices-or more precisely, the lack of them-are also an important piece of the dietary puzzle. “When Indians eat more Westernized foods, they’re getting much fewer spices than their traditional diet contains,” he explains. “They lose the protection those spices are conveying.”

While science has yet to show that any spice cures disease, there’s compelling evidence that several may help manage some chronic conditions (though it’s always smart to talk with your doctor). What’s not to love? Here we’ve gathered eight of the healthiest spices and herbs enjoyed around the world.

Chile Peppers
May help: Boost metabolism.
Chile peppers add a much-appreciated heat to chilly-weather dishes, and they can also give a boost to your metabolism. Thank capsaicin, the compound that gives fresh chiles, and spices including cayenne and chipotle, their kick. Studies show that capsaicin can increase the body’s metabolic rate (causing one to burn more calories) and may stimulate brain chemicals that help us feel less hungry. In fact, one study found that people ate 16 percent fewer calories at a meal if they’d sipped a hot-pepper-spiked tomato juice (vs. plain tomato juice) half an hour earlier. Recent research found that capsinoids, similar but gentler chemicals found in milder chile hybrids, have the same effects-so even tamer sweet paprika packs a healthy punch. Capsaicin may also lower risk of ulcers by boosting the ability of stomach cells to resist infection by ulcer-causing bacteria and help the heart by keeping “bad” LDL cholesterol from turning into a more lethal, artery-clogging form.Ginger
May help: Soothe an upset stomach, fight arthritis pain.
Ginger has a well-deserved reputation for relieving an unsettled stomach. Studies show ginger extracts can help reduce nausea caused by morning sickness or following surgery or chemotherapy, though it’s less effective for motion sickness. But ginger is also packed with inflammation-fighting compounds, such as gingerols, which some experts believe may hold promise in fighting some cancers and may reduce the aches of osteoarthritis and soothe sore muscles. In a recent study, people who took ginger capsules daily for 11 days reported 25 percent less muscle pain when they performed exercises designed to strain their muscles (compared with a similar group taking placebo capsules). Another study found that ginger-extract injections helped relieve osteoarthritis pain of the knee.Cinnamon
May help: Stabilize blood sugar.
A few studies suggest that adding cinnamon to food-up to a teaspoon a day, usually given in capsule form-might help people with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar, by lowering post-meal blood-sugar spikes. Other studies suggest the effects are limited at best.

Turmeric
May help: Quell inflammation, inhibit tumors.
Turmeric, the goldenrod-colored spice, is used in India to help wounds heal (it’s applied as a paste); it’s also made into a tea to relieve colds and respiratory problems. Modern medicine confirms some solid-gold health benefits as well; most are associated with curcumin, a compound in turmeric that has potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Curcumin has been shown to help relieve pain of arthritis, injuries and dental procedures; it’s also being studied for its potential in managing heart disease, diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. Researcher Bharat Aggarwal is bullish on curcumin’s potential as a cancer treatment, particularly in colon, prostate and breast cancers; preliminary studies have found that curcumin can inhibit tumor cell growth and suppress enzymes that activate carcinogens.

Saffron
May help: Lift your mood.
Saffron has long been used in traditional Persian medicine as a mood lifter, usually steeped into a medicinal tea or used to prepare rice. Research from Iran’s Roozbeh Psychiatric Hospital at Tehran University of Medical Sciences has found that saffron may help to relieve symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and depression. In one study, 75% of women with PMS who were given saffron capsules daily reported that their PMS symptoms (such as mood swings and depression) declined by at least half, compared with only 8 percent of women who didn’t take saffron.Parsley
May help: Inhibit breast cancer-cell growth.
University of Missouri scientists found that this herb can actually inhibit breast cancer-cell growth, reported Holly Pevzner in the September/October 2011 issue of EatingWell Magazine. In the study, animals that were given apigenin, a compound abundant in parsley (and in celery), boosted their resistance to developing cancerous tumors. Experts recommend adding a couple pinches of minced fresh parsley to your dishes daily.

Sage
May help: Preserve memory, soothe sore throats.
Herbalists recommend sipping sage tea for upset stomachs and sore throats, a remedy supported by one study that found spraying sore throats with a sage solution gave effective pain relief. And preliminary research suggests the herb may improve some symptoms of early Alzheimer’s disease by preventing a key enzyme from destroying acetylcholine, a brain chemical involved in memory and learning. In another study, college students who took sage extracts in capsule form performed significantly better on memory tests, and their moods improved.Rosemary
May help: Enhance mental focus, fight foodborne bacteria.
One recent study found that people performed better on memory and alertness tests when mists of aromatic rosemary oil were piped into their study cubicles. Rosemary is often used in marinades for meats and poultry, and there’s scientific wisdom behind that tradition: rosmarinic acid and other antioxidant compounds in the herb fight bacteria and prevent meat from spoiling, and may even make cooked meats healthier. In March 2010, Kansas State University researchers reported that adding rosemary extracts to ground beef helped prevent the formation of heterocyclic amines (HCAs)-cancer-causing compounds produced when meats are grilled, broiled or fried.

About three years ago I passed out at work and was rushed to the hospital. At that time I was on my menstrual period and had very heavy bleeding. My periods were very heavy for the first three to four days and I would have to wear both pads and tampons at the same time. The bleeding was so bad that I had to change both of them every 2 hours. I normally stay at home on the first three days of my period but on this particular day I needed to be at the office to sign some very important paperwork. About thirty minutes before leaving for the day I fainted. My co-workers panicked and called the ambulance where I was rushed to the hospital. While there the doctor told me that I lost a lot of blood and he wanted to give me a blood transfusion. I declined that treatment. I didn’t do it for religious purposes because I am a saved Christian ,but I declined the blood transfusion because I didn’t need it. I learned from my father to never accept a blood transfusion unless I was dying from a knife or gunshot wound which resulted in losing a lot of blood. In this case, I wasn’t dying, I was just anemic from having heavy menstrual periods. The doctor was angry with my decision but he didn’t force the issue and I was sent home later that night with a bottle of iron pills.

The reason my periods were so heavy at that time was because of three fibroids I had in my uterus. I first found out about them back in 2003 and in 2005 I had them removed with myomectomy surgery. Two years later they came back even bigger. My doctor wanted to schedule another myomectomy but if it didn’t work the first time why would go under the knife again for a second time? So I decided to just deal with the pain and heavy bleeding and search for a natural way to get rid of them FOR GOOD!

Searching for natural ways to get rid of my fibroids was not easy. A lot of website where selling books or you had to sign up for a retreat. I saw several advertisement for an herbal supplement that was created to shrink fibroids. They had a lot of testimonies about how good these herbs were and how it helped women with fibroids. I was a little skeptical because those herbs were very pricey but I was desperate to get rid of the fibroids so I ordered the 3 months supply which consist of 3 bottles at $137 plus shipping. I took them all as instructed and after three months I was still having heavy painful bleeding with lots of clots. I noticed that the soreness in my breast was gone, but after getting another ultrasound from my OB/GYN I was told that my fibroids were still there. I was so discouraged that I scheduled an appointment with my original doctor to discuss other possibilities for removing the fibroids. I was scheduled to see him a month later.

One week before my appointment with my medical doctor I was referred by my sister-inlaw to see Dr Akilah El in Atlanta, Georgia. She had fibroids and Dr Akilah helped her shrink them completely away. I got the number and gave her a call that day but she was busy with a patient so I left my name and number with her secretary. Later that night I did some research on Dr Akilah via the internet and I was shocked to see so many videos, interviews, testimonies and good reviews about her work. I was so impressed with what I read that I begin to get anxious to hear back from her. Two days later Dr Akilah called me back and I was so excited to finally hear from her. Talking to her was easy because she was so down to earth. Dr Akilah was very informative and she patiently answered all my questions in addition to educating me on health issues I didn’t know about. Something in my spirit felt right about Dr Akilah and I immediately scheduled an appointment with her for the following week.

Meeting Dr Akilah in person was a very rewarding experience. I never spent that much time with a doctor before. I knew she was not a medical doctor because she wore normal clothes and she insist that everyone call her Dr Akilah and not Dr El. I brought my ultrasound report with me to the consultation and Dr Akilah patiently explained everything to me. She told me how I got fibroids in the beginning, why they came back after the myomectomy surgery and what I was doing to make them grow. Towards the end of the consultation Dr Akilah created a program for shrinking my fibroids. This program was written for my personal health position. On my program was a list of herbs to take, along with a new food plan and emotional exercises for the stress (and past family problems) I was experiencing at the time.

HALLELUJAH!!!!!

After being on her program for a month my period was heavy but not heavy as before (I only used pads during my heavy cycle without the tampons). Usually my periods would last 8 days, with 3 – 4 days being very very heavy. I would also spot a lot in between my periods but the spotting stopped, with 2 days of heavy bleeding and my cycle lasting for only 6 days. Once this happened I cancelled my appointment with my Gynecologist and stayed loyal to my program written by Dr Akilah. After having two follow-up visits with Dr Akilah she told me to contact my OB/GYN and schedule another ultrasound. By this time my periods were 4 days long. The first day was somewhat heavy. The second day was medium followed by the last two days were very light.

The Final Results – When I first came to Dr Akilah I had 3 fibroids. One was growing inside my uterus and the other two were inside the walls of my uterus. The largest fibroid was the size of a grapefruit. When I got my results back, the ultrasound reported that I only had one fibroid inside the wall of my uterus and that it was the size of a golf ball*. So two fibroids completely dissolved away and the largest one was the size of a golf ball* instead of a grapefruit. This was during the fall of 2009. Since I wasn’t having any problems with my periods and 2 out of the 3 fibroids were gone, I decided to just continue with my last revised program and go on with my life.

Two months ago, I had another ultrasound with a new doctor and to my surprise (and hers) my fibroids were gone. My doctor kept going over and over the ultrasound report to make sure she was reading it correctly. She couldn’t believe that all of my fibroids were gone without surgery or medication. My uterus was back to it’s normal size and my periods are now 3 days long. She asked me what I did to make them go away and I told her “I did what I should have done back in 2003. I got help from someone who knew what she was doing.”

There is not enough words to explain the gratitude and appreciation I have for Dr Akilah. I wish I knew about her when I first had fibroids but as she would say “Things happen for a reason”.

Hear me ladies and hear me well! Before you spend a lot of money on herbs claiming to shrink your fibroids go to Dr Akilah FIRST! Now that I’ve been through the entire process I see how those herbs I brought from that company overseas didn’t work. Ladies, I am here to tell you that Dr Akilah is very good at what she does and I highly recommend her. You have no idea how it feels to have my body back. I am so happy to go to work during my periods without the worry of soiling my clothes! All of this couldn’t have been done without the help of Dr Akilah. I am proud to be one of her many written testimonies.

I have given Dr Akilah permission to post this written testimony on her website. I also would like to invite anyone who wish to ask me questions about my experience to contact me by email. I am also open to phone calls if you are local. Frankly, it would be my pleasure to share my experience dissolving my fibroids completely through Dr Akilah’s program.

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Nothing stated here should be considered as medical advice for dealing with a health problem. You should consult your health care professional for individual guidance for specific health problems. This blog is for informational, entertainment and educational purposes only, and is simply a collection of information in the public domain. Information conveyed herein is based on pharmacological and other records - both ancient and modern. No claims whatsoever can be made as to the specific benefits accruing from the use of any herb or nutrients.